Victorian Catholic schools survey reveals concerns, offers insights
Over 3000 IEU members responded to our survey, confirming the urgent need for increased wages, the ongoing challenges of unsustainable workloads and the health impacts of job stress.
Celebrating Education Support staff
On 16 May we celebrate World Education Support Personnel Day, recognising the vital contributions of Education Support Staff in our schools.
The IEU on education and workers rights this federal election
The IEU’s priorities are to support the workplace rights of our members and advocate for fair, effective and fully funded education policies - never more important than during a federal election campaign.
Launceston Christian School Enterprise Agreement approved
This approval represents a significant achievement for IEU members at the school, all of whom recently endorsed the Agreement.
IEU members at Strathcona staff act on workloads
Teachers and teaching assistants at Strathcona Girls Grammar School have taken protected industrial action to achieve more sustainable workloads in a new enterprise agreement.
IEU WIN: NCCD Evidence Requirement Factsheet under review
The IEU is helping the federal government update the NCCD Fact Sheet, continuing its work to reduce unnecessary workloads imposed on education staff.
OHS: Psychosocial injuries in schools on the rise
Psychosocial injuries are on the rise in schools, with 19% of recent injuries among education staff being psychological, according to WorkSafe.
Learning from the TLN experts: Meet the teachers educating their colleagues
Recent teachers turned TLN teacher-educators have a unique perspective on the challenges their colleagues face.
From IE magazine: Putting history in its place
IEU members say place-based learning gives educators a powerful way to engage students, especially with Indigenous culture and history.
Union basics: Why your workplace needs an OHS Rep
Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) give workers a stronger voice on safety issues, making workplaces safer.
IEU win: Deal endorsed at Eastside Lutheran College
The IEU has endorsed a new Agreement at Eastside Lutheran College (ELC) in Tasmania, securing salary increases and key improvements to working conditions.
Catholics urge minimum wage increase: They know employees are doing it hard
The Australian Catholic Church's Industrial Relations advisory body has called on the Fair Work Commission’s wage panel to raise the federal minimum wage by 4.5%.
Super advice for any stage of your career
Whether you are starting out or winding down, how you manage your retirement nest egg is vital. NGS super offers some guidelines for each stage of your working life.
Why (education) unions are urging Australians to put Dutton last
A Dutton coalition government represents a significant risk for the rights of all Australian workers, including IEU members.
The IEU’s retiring but not shy types
IEU staff often receive messages that remind us why the union matters so much to members. We thought we should share two recent examples.
IEU says competitive salaries are a must for independent schools
As Victorian independent schools negotiate new workplace Agreements in 2025, securing nationally competitive salaries is a top priority.
Action needed to improve the safety and wellbeing of principals
The IEU is calling for urgent action to protect school leaders following the latest Australian Principal Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Survey, which highlights rising stress, violence, and threats against principals.
IEU independent bargaining report, Term 1, 2025
The IEU is finalising deals in schools of all kinds, setting new benchmarks on pay and workload provisions.
Education staff must be correctly classified
ES staff play a vital role in the smooth operation of schools, yet they are frequently misclassified under outdated structures that fail to reflect the complexity and responsibility of their work.